Sana Tariq
Public Health Scientist, SZABIST, Karachi, PakistanPublications
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Research
Exploration and Understanding of Lifestyle Modification with Conservative Treatment in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Females Seeking Management for Primary Infertility
Author(s): Sana Tariq*, Lubna Razzak, Najia Bhatti, Basma Zia Isran, Syeda Sarah Batool, Sarah Siddiqui, Syeda Alisha Johar and Saadia Siddiqui
Introduction: PCOS is a major endocrinological syndrome that affects females and impairs hormonal stability thus having an impact on the normal functioning of some body systems. This has affected 6-20% of the female population min reproductive age and hence its diagnosis is important. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study. A total of 151 females were enrolled, asked about menstruation history, signs and symptoms of polycystic ovarian disease, and reproductive health. Educated about weight loss, lifestyle modifications, and initiated consulted first-line conservative treatment, all the aspects were reevaluated after 4 months for results. The data was analyzed in the statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 2021. Result: Lifestyle preferences indicated low to none physical activity and increased basal metabolic index in 85.4% of study participants, 60.9% were facing i.. Read More»